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By MacRumors Staff on October 23, 2019 At A Glance The "iPad" is Apple's low-priced mainstream iPad, last updated in September 2019 with a larger 10.2-inch display and Smart Keyboard support Current Features A10 Fusion processor 10.2-inch display $329 price tag ($299 for schools) 32 and 128GB capacities Apple Pencil support Smart Connector for Smart Keyboard support 8-megapixel rear camera Touch ID Last Updated 13 weeks ago Highlight Recent Changes Yes No Subscribe for regular MacRumors news and future iPad info. Apple's 2019 Seventh-Generation iPad Contents Apple's 2019 Seventh-Generation iPad Design Display Apple Pencil A10 Fusion Processor RAM Battery Life Cameras Other Features How to Buy iPad Timeline Apple's seventh-generation iPad, introduced in September 2019, is an iterative update to the sixth-generation low-cost iPad, but with a new display size and support for new accessories. The seventh-generation iPad continues to be positioned as an affordable entry-level tablet for educational institutions and those on a budget, with prices that start at $329 or $299 for EDU customers. Compared to the sixth-generation iPad, the major difference in the seventh-generation model is the larger 10.2-inch display , which offers more viewing area than the previous 9.7-inch display. The 10.2-inch display has a resolution of 2160 x 1620 with 264 pixels per inch and it offers nearly 3.5 million pixels along with 500 nits brightness. Aside from the larger display, the seventh-generation iPad looks the same as earlier models with an aluminum body that's thicker and smaller than the iPad Air and iPad Pro models and wider bezels. Apple Pencil support continues to be included, and with the seventh-generation model, Apple has added a Smart Connector so it works with a new Smart Keyboard for the 10.2-inch iPad. There's an A10 Fusion chip inside, which is the same chip that was in the sixth-generation iPad. The A10 chip was first used in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus and is an older chip, but it is still plenty powerful. Other iPad features include an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p video recording, Gigabit-class LTE (for cellular models), a 1.2-megapixel FaceTime camera, 10 hours of battery life, Touch ID, Apple Pay support, and 802.11ac WiFi. Available in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold, the iPad starts at $329 for 32GB of storage and is available for purchase from the Apple online store and Apple retail stores. The Apple Pencil is available separately for $99, as is the Smart Keyboard, priced at $159. Design The 2019 iPad is identical to the 2018 iPad with the exception of the size. It's now larger to accommodate a bigger 10.2-inch display, which is surrounded by slim size bezels and thicker top/bottom bezels. The iPad's bezels are thicker than the bezels of the iPad Air and the iPad Pro, Apple's two more expensive iPad options. It features an aluminum case available in silver, space gray, or gold. There's a front-facing FaceTime HD camera at the top of the tablet, along with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor at the bottom. At the back, there's a rear-facing camera, and at the bottom, there are speakers and a Lightning port for charging. The 2019 iPad measures in at 9.8 inches long, 6.8 inches wide, and 7.5mm thick, weighing in at 1.07 pounds. It's just a bit wider and longer than the prior version, and the thickness has remained the same. Unlike iPad Pro models, the iPad offers just two speakers instead of a four-speaker audio system. New this year is a Smart Connector at the side that allows it to work with accessories like the Smart Keyboard. Display Apple's 2018 iPad features a 10.2-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2160 by 1620 with 264 pixels per inch, with 500 nits brightness. The display is similar to the display of the sixth-generation iPad, and it is equipped with a touch sensor that allows it to work with the Apple Pencil. Though the display works with the Apple Pencil much like the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini, it is lacking several features that are available in Apple's more expensive tablets. It does not include the laminated design, antireflective coating, wide color support, ProMotion technology, or True Tone capabilities. Apple Pencil As with the sixth-generation iPad, the seventh-generation iPad is compatible with the original Apple Pencil. Apple's entire iPad lineup, from the low-cost iPad to the iPad Pro, supports the Apple Penci. The Apple Pencil is a stylus that's designed to offer unparalleled precision and integration with the iPad while also offering a natural feel that's similar to the sensation of using a pen or pencil on paper. There are pressure and positioning sensors built into the Apple Pencil to allow it to detect a range of forces for pressure-sensitive drawing and writing. Two tilt sensors in the tip of the Apple Pencil determine the orientation and angle of the hand holding it, enabling shading techniques. The Apple Pencil offers a 12-hour battery life and it charges through the built-in Lightning connector at the bottom of the device. A 15-second charge delivers a half hour of power, so it's always going to have juice when needed. No changes have been made to the original Apple Pencil, and it is still priced at $99. A10 Fusion Processor The seventh-generation iPad continues to use an A10 Fusion processor, which is the same processor that was first introduced in the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus. It's older technology at this point, but is still fast enough for every-day tasks. The A10 Fusion is a 64-bit four-core CPU with two high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores that run at 1/5th of the speed of the high-performance cores to preserve battery when doing non system-intensive tasks. There's also a six-core graphics chip that's both more powerful and more energy efficient than previous models. RAM Apple does not divulge the amount of RAM in its products, but the seventh-generation iPad includes 3GB RAM , up from 2GB in the sixth-generation iPad. Battery Life The seventh-generation iPad offers 10 hours of battery life, which Apple says is "all-day" battery. That's the same battery life that Apple has aimed for in its last several iPad iterations, and the size of the battery in the iPad hasn't changed. Cellular models last for up to nine hours when using an LTE connection. Charging the iPad is done through the Lightning port at the bottom of the device. Cameras The iPad has an 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture, the same camera that was available in the fifth-generation iPad. It supports Live Photos, auto HDR, 43-megapixel panoramas, Burst mode, and Timer mode, but it is not as advanced as the iPad Pro camera. There is also no rear flash. The iPad's camera is able to capture 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second and 720p Slo-mo video at 120 frames per second. Compared to the iPad Pro, it lacks 4K video recording, improved video stabilization, and continuous autofocus. As for the ...